tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297674.post8939407291961211425..comments2023-12-18T09:51:56.358-05:00Comments on Merv Sheppard's Transplant Network: Have you had your H1N1 flu shot?Merv Sheppardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06470218561503095843noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297674.post-42441403313549244382009-11-19T15:12:19.309-05:002009-11-19T15:12:19.309-05:00Agreed. It is possible that the degree of immunosu...Agreed. It is possible that the degree of immunosuppression could diminish the effectiveness of the vaccine, but this is not a reason to avoid the vaccination.Merv Sheppardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470218561503095843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297674.post-23270417772787210772009-11-19T12:49:18.247-05:002009-11-19T12:49:18.247-05:00Well.. being a medical practitioner myself, it is ...Well.. being a medical practitioner myself, it is no guarantee that a vaccine (passive immunity) can protect one from developing the actual illness./ disease. Remember the vaccine contains only antigens or antibodies, and they are only few in number as compared to the whole immune system of the body. It is the body immune system alone which determines total protection. In an immunocompromised state, there is the danger that the body may not form enough its own antibodies, complements and tissue factors/inflammatory mediators to fight off the infection.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com